Autism Spectrum News Community Events Calendar

  "A Celebration of Unique People" Registration and Details: upsgala2019.uniquepeopleservices.org Thursday, October 17, 2019 Marina del Rey Caterers 1 Marina Drive, Bronx, NY 10465 Cocktail Hour | 6:30PM-7:30PM     Dinner and Program | 7:30PM – 10:30PM Please RSVP by Friday, October 4, 2019

The morning will include a series of presentations on vocational options and college programs. After lunch a series of workshops will focus on transition to jobs/ vocational schools for students and supporters, one for students interested in college programs, another for parents interested in college.  Information on transition planning and programs as well as a final session on transition issues for the entire group.  The focus will be on practical  and helpful information and ways to access resources and supports and strategies for success.

Join YAI for the 2019 Hudson Valley Autism Conference Hundreds of professionals in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), businesses that employ people on the spectrum, as well as people we support and their families, will be in attendance for an inspiring day of learning. Following this years conference please join us for a networking […]

ROCK ‘N’ BOWL for Autism is an annual, family-friendly, fun-filled fundraising event. Now in its 11th year, the event draws more than 300 participants annually. Through sponsorship, ticket sales, raffles, and peer-to-peer fundraising, event participants have raised funds to help AHA provide services for individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and the professionals who serve […]

Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a young orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair; along with discovering who you are and the […]

  New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc is holding an Education Conference! This year’s focus is the utilization of music, play and art therapies in the treatment and education of those with developmental disabilities and on the autism spectrum. Through a series of interactive and informative presentations, given by leaders in the realm of creative […]

Practical strategies to reduce turnover, strengthen teamwork, and increase productivity For managers, HR professionals, supervisors, senior executives, and more expectations  ●  social and communication skills  ●  common challenges  ●  biases  ●  inclusion Gain insight into employees with ADHD and autism Explore practical strategies to: Enhance mutual respect Improve communication Leverage unique skills Learn from neurodiversity […]

This is your chance to get firsthand information about the Threshold Program from expert faculty, our admissions team, and directly from alumni. CLICK HERE FOR THE THRESHOLD VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

Thanks to our generous sponsors, this event is FREE.   Please consider ordering our breakfast package for only $20. RSVP Here: https://yesshecaninc.org/aaaa20/    Honorees JODI: a gifted musician, composer, vocalist and performer. Diagnosed with autism at age 2, at 18 she is a self-advocate . PETER: Executive Director of the EPIC school in New Jersey.  He […]

  Event Details: www.lesley.edu/events/threshold-program-virtual-information-session   This is our first interactive Information Session of the year! Even if you have viewed our Virtual Open House on the Threshold Program website, this is a great opportunity to ask questions to the Threshold staff. Learn About: Concentrations and Curriculum Independent Living Skills Training Social and Psychological Development Plus: […]